IMustBeCrazy

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  1. Intimidation Tactics as Teaching Tools?

    IMustBeCrazy replied to Catys_With_Me's topic in General Students

    Of course there is a difference between constructive criticism and interaction meant to blatantly humiliate! For example: 1) A student is told to immediately stop an IV drip because MedTele is...

  2. Intimidation Tactics as Teaching Tools?

    IMustBeCrazy replied to Catys_With_Me's topic in General Students

    Mariedoreen, It's exactly that kind of 'herd mentality' and not having the discernment/critical thinking to challenge the practice (re. humiliation is ok because 'that's the way it's always been) that...

  3. Would you ever sue for malpractice?

    IMustBeCrazy replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    To answer your question, YES there absolutely are appropriate times to file a lawsuit. The fact that you are even asking this question indicates that you are a conscientious person and have done some...

  4. I don't like what my job has become...

    IMustBeCrazy replied to StephMSeattle's topic in General Nursing

    I think I've seen the best one yet. Facility was assigning Nurse Techs (i.e. not-yet-graduated nursing students) to be charge nurses. About

  5. Pertusis

    IMustBeCrazy replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    "One attack usually confers lifelong immunity". I think you'll be ok Fran.

  6. Relocating to Wisconsin, need some help!!!!!!!!!!

    IMustBeCrazy replied to lildebbie-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with Heather. Hudson USED to be affordable, like 15 years ago. Now, good luck. As for people being rude around here, I find that fascinating. Case in point, while on the West Coast I dared...

  7. Allergic to Benadryl?

    IMustBeCrazy replied to Brittneesher's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, family member has Benadryl allergy. They found this out after administering it due to anaphylactic shock...not

  8. Phenergan?

    IMustBeCrazy replied to RN92's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, as someone stated before, and as I found out and researched through that very good thread (that a certified infusion nurse posted on) -- all nurses giving IV infusions (including IVP) are held to...

  9. My Hands are a mess in the winter!

    IMustBeCrazy replied to IMustBeCrazy's topic in General Nursing

    Ruby, Great, glad I could help! I also ordered some just now as well. I am hopeful of the results, it looks as though it has a lower concentration of widely-used hospital antimicrobial...

  10. My Hands are a mess in the winter!

    IMustBeCrazy replied to IMustBeCrazy's topic in General Nursing

    Ruby, I did find this: http://www.americanlivestock.com/product_0_525.mhtml Is this what you meant? Edited to add: I forgot to mention I did try Bag Balm once and totally agree...was like putting...

  11. question about ba vs. diploma restrictions

    IMustBeCrazy replied to RNIT's topic in General Nursing

    There are a few specialties that probably will require an advanced degree and/or certifications, the requirements differ from hospital system to hospital system. I believe where I live not only do...

  12. question about ba vs. diploma restrictions

    IMustBeCrazy replied to RNIT's topic in General Nursing

    There are a few specialties that probably will require an advanced degree and/or certifications, the requirements differ from hospital system to hospital system. I believe where I live not only do...

  13. question about ba vs. diploma restrictions

    IMustBeCrazy replied to RNIT's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't matter which you graduate with, either Associates/Diploma degree or BSN...all take the same boards for

  14. question about ba vs. diploma restrictions

    IMustBeCrazy replied to RNIT's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't matter which you graduate with, either Associates/Diploma degree or BSN...all take the same boards for

  15. Truth about Nursing diagnosis

    IMustBeCrazy replied to UTRN2005's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I agree that the NANDA list is in TEXTBOOKS (which we spend considerable $$ on). That is not the problem. The bigger problem is implementing them correctly since a list in a textbook or...

  16. Truth about Nursing diagnosis

    IMustBeCrazy replied to UTRN2005's topic in General Nursing

    One more thing that chaps my behind. The only way you can access this 'list' of NANDA diagnoses is 1) spend serious cash on one of the aforementioned convoluted texts, or 2) have some type of...

  17. Truth about Nursing diagnosis

    IMustBeCrazy replied to UTRN2005's topic in General Nursing

    All I know is.. The texts they recommend to nursing students on writing nursing diagnoses are about the most convoluted ridiculous non-helpful things I have ever had the misfortune to read. And I...

  18. Would you let your kid ride a MOTORCYCLE ???

    IMustBeCrazy replied to Oregon Runner's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely not. Sis worked in ER, 'nuff

  19. Is this a joke? Please give your opinions...

    IMustBeCrazy replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    All professions work for a PAYCHECK. All professions NEGOTIATE 'deals' including but not limited to relocation packages upon considering new employment. Why should nurses not do the same? If someone...

  20. Am I the only one to feel this way?

    IMustBeCrazy replied to LadyMadonna's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. That is good advice....for someone not completely bogged down in

  21. Am I the only one to feel this way?

    IMustBeCrazy replied to LadyMadonna's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your attention. Yes, there is confusion on understanding depression. When people tell other people to 'go get a haircut' or 'exercise and get those endorphins flowing' rather than give...

  22. Am I the only one to feel this way?

    IMustBeCrazy replied to LadyMadonna's topic in General Nursing

    And, why are we so quick to assume this is the 'blues' rather than depression? Don't we have an obligation to assess or for depression? If so, why are we so quick to minimize

  23. Am I the only one to feel this way?

    IMustBeCrazy replied to LadyMadonna's topic in General Nursing

    We are nurses! Why is it that we are judging? If a patient rated their pain at a 10 who are we to say that they are overstating?? Why is depression treated differently? Do you think that *most*...

  24. Goin' crazy wanna come along??

    IMustBeCrazy replied to crispix's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't give up! Remember all that stuff you learned wayyy back when on Major Depressive Disorder and Dysthymia?? You owe it to yourself to take good care of you first. Depression can hit anyone,...

  25. Glad I got malpractice insurance

    IMustBeCrazy replied to MarcusKspn's topic in General Nursing

    I suspect if that situation would crop up today that this wouldn't even make it to court because it is a 'frivolous' lawsuit. Most judges have no sympathy for this kind of blatant money-grubbing...